First Ever Wellness Conference a Huge Success; On-Demand Access Now Available | |
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We’re excited to share that the Updates on Wellness for Your Medical Practice Conference — our first ever conference focused on wellness — was a smashing success!
Thank you to Dr. Elizabeth Swenor, Dr. Melissa Sundermann, Dr. Christina Lucas-Vougiouklakis, and Dr. Aarthi Chandarana (pictured above) and Dr. Kristin Artz, Dr. Virginia Skiba and Dr. Joel Kahn for presenting on actionable wellness approaches and practices that focused on bringing the concept of general wellness into our practice with an emphasis on lifestyle medicine in Michigan.
Here are some rave reviews about the conference:
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“The joint MOA & MSMS CME program on health and wellness was amazing! It was well put together with great topics, all succinctly tied to a comprehensive Functional Medicine program and ways to build and expand your own program. Even if you’re not engaged in practicing functional medicine, it was full of amazing facts and practices to improve your own personal health and wellness, in addition to that of your patients. I haven’t attended a recent CME event more impactful than this one! If you weren’t able to attend in person, check out the program on-line—it’s definitely worth the time and effort!”
-- Emily Hurst, D.O., MOA President
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“As a busy resident juggling the challenge of time for a healthy work-life balance, prioritizing wellness can easily fall by the wayside. The MOA’s Updates on Wellness for Your Practice phenomenally educates how implementing the principles of lifestyle medicine in your day-to-day life optimizes physician well-being and the extraordinary impact practicing these concepts on your patients connects their mind, body, and spirit to prevent and reverse chronic disease.”
-- John Italiano, D.O., Family Medicine Resident, PGY3
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Access the Wellness Conference on-demand!
If you couldn’t join us in person, on-demand is now available. Access it below:
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THIS WEEK! MOA Annual Autumn Conference in Grand Rapids | |
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✔️ Informative sessions
✔️ AOA and AMA credits
✔️ New location in beautiful downtown Grand Rapids
There are still seats available for Michigan’s premier osteopathic medicine conference! Join osteopathic colleagues from around the state to learn about the latest treatments and trends in OMT, AI in medicine, chronic illnesses, and more at the MOA Annual Autumn Conference, held Oct. 25-27 at the L.V. Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids.
25 AOA Category 1-A Credits, AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ anticipated. Pre-register by Oct. 24 to take advantage of discount rates. Non-members welcome, including nurses and MDs.
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Please note: Group rate expired October 3, please contact hotel for best rate and mention MOA room block.
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown (800-321-2211) Walking Map
Hotel is a 5–7-minute walk to Eberhard Center by way of the blue pedestrian bridge.
If you can't join us in person, the Autumn Conference will be available on demand in the Learning Center beginning Nov. 13, 2024.
Visit domoa.org/autumn-conference for more conference information.
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Spartan MOA Members Making Big Moves! | |
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Several MOA members who graduated from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine have been making the news lately! Check out these stories that were highlighted in the most recent edition of the SpartanDO Insider, the college’s newsletter.
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Terrie E. Taylor, D.O., University Distinguished Professor and MSU Research Foundation Professor at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, is president-elect of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. She will begin her one-year term at the society’s annual meeting later this November; in November 2025, she will become president.
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Syed Rizvi, who is in his final year of medical school at MSU, was recognized with the OPAC James M. Lally, D.O., Scholarship by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Board of Trustees at the House of Delegates meeting this summer, and presented by the Osteopathic Political Action Committee.
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Robert G.G. Piccinini, D.O., D. FACN, Patenge Award recipient and Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Neurologists and Psychiatrists, was elected to serve as the 2024-25 president-elect of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). He is not only the first Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine alumnus, but also the first psychiatrist to hold this role.
Congratulations to these exceptional MOA members!
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Now Accepting Resolutions for the 2025 MOA House of Delegates | |
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The MOA House of Delegates is the legislative and policy-making body of the association. The House is responsible for election of officers and directors, election of AOA delegates and alternates, bylaws amendments, component societies and various policies and positions.
All resolutions for the MOA 2025 House of Delegates must be submitted by February 14, 2025. Any MOA member in good standing may author a resolution; however, introduction of resolutions to the House of Delegates is limited to delegates, alternate-seated delegates, component associations, MOA Departments, Councils, or Board of Trustees. Non-delegate status members in good standing should contact their component association for assistance in identifying an appropriate channel for resolution introduction.
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Kovala Family Offers Scholarship to Help Medical Students Reach Their Goals | |
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The Kovala Family is proud to present an endowed scholarship to a Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine student who demonstrates financial need, was raised in Michigan, and who has had previous work experience in a hospital or medical setting prior to medical school.
Chad M. Kovala, D.O., FACOEP, FACEP and Melissa M. Kovala, CRNA, MS, BSN, along with their children Avery and Owen, would like to offer this scholarship to help a medical student fulfill their dream of becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Chad M. Kovala, a board certified osteopathic emergency medicine physician, began his medical career as a volunteer in the emergency department and then worked as an Emergency Room Technician prior to his medical school training and ultimate graduation in 2009 from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Melissa M. Kovala began her medical career as a Patient Care Technician and then a critical care Registered Nurse, prior to her graduate training in Nurse Anesthesia. Since early in their careers, both Chad and Melissa have dedicated their time caring for those with medical needs. They hope this endowment can help many more students reach similar goals.
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Highlights from OMED Conference 2024 | |
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Hosted by the American Osteopathic Association, OMED is an annual medical conference bringing together thousands of osteopathic physicians, medical students and other health professionals from across the country.
This year, a delegation of nine students from MSUCOM's Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) attended the conference. Read their report on their experiences.
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Ingham County Osteopathic Association to Hold Fall Membership Meeting Oct. 30 | |
Come meet LaKeeya Tucker, D.O., the new president of the Ingham County Osteopathic Association, at its Fall Membership Meeting on Oct. 30. The meeting will be held at Coral Gables in East Lansing. | |
Check Your Inbox for 2025 Membership Renewals | |
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Connections. Continuing medical education. Advocacy.
The Michigan Osteopathic Association is here to serve you and support our profession. The 2025 membership renewal notices have been sent via email, so please check your inbox. As a reminder, 80% of your yearly dues can be deducted on your tax returns.
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Track Legislation Impacting Osteopathic Profession
The Michigan Osteopathic Association maintains a Council on Government Affairs (CGA) to monitor and report on the issues and legislation that impact our members and their patients.
Click the button below for a table with legislative bills that the CGA has determined could impact osteopathic physicians, health care providers, and patients.
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Open Enrollment Support from Blue Cross
Preparing for open enrollment and looking for ways to make it a beneficial experience for your employees? Look no further than the prerecorded Master Class Express webinar Tips for a Successful Open Enrollment Period, offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. This webinar offers employers helpful tools for managing a successful open enrollment period, including:
- How to effectively engage employees about the importance of their health care benefits
- Tips that will help employees to make the right decisions for their unique circumstances
- Resources to help employers share information with their employees
Visit Blue Cross Master Class to watch the 15-minute, on-demand webinar and also check out the Open Enrollment Employer Toolkit for resources to help your employees make informed health care decisions.
Questions? Contact associationandchamberrelations@bcbsm.com for support.
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MOA Learning Center delivers over 200 hours of on-demand CME courses, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1-A Credit(s)™ to help you meet state licensing requirements. | |
Check out these sessions from the 2024 MOA Spring on Demand: | |
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Chest Pain Evaluation in the Office Setting: Choosing the Right Study
The session, hosted by Chad Link D.O., FACC, FACOI, will provide a comprehensive update on the recurrent recommendations for ordering stress testing on patients.
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Diabetes Agents that Prevent CV Events: What Every Clinician Needs to Know
This session, hosted by Michael Brennan D.O., MS, FACP, FACE, will discuss cardiometabolic risk and diabetes frequency in the U.S.
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MOA honors the contributions of these recently deceased osteopathic physicians from our D.O. family. Thank you for your dedication to caring for patients, advancing research and treatments, and improving health.
Cheryl J. Sales, D.O. | Sept. 14, 2024
Dr. Sales was a Life Professional who joined MOA in 1980.
Link to local obituary
Thomas H. Allum, D.O. | Oct. 30, 2023
Dr. Allum was a Life Professional who joined MOA in 1969.
Link to local obituary
Richard L. Kulick, D.O. | June 29, 2024
Dr. Kulick was a Life Professional who joined MOA in 1963.
Link to local obituary
David Swayze, D.O. | April 18, 2024
Dr. Swazye was a Life Professional who joined MOA in 1961.
Link to local obituary
Chester Joseph Skrocki, D.O. | June 18, 2024
Dr. Skrocki was a Life Professional member of MOA.
Link to local obituary
Stephen F. Friedl, D.O. | May 29, 2024
Dr. Friedl practiced general surgery in Wyoming, MI.
Link to local obituary
Robert B. Sauter, D.O. | May 21, 2024,
Dr. Sauter was a Life Professional who joined MOA in 1967.
Link to local obituary
E. Michael Lodish, D.O. | April 20, 2024
Dr. Lodish was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1987.
Link to local obituary
Robert E. Lane, D.O. | Feb. 1, 2024
Dr. Lane practiced internal medicine in Almont, MI.
Link to local obituary
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